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Electrical Engineer

Panex ConsultingColumbus, OH🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job/Position Summary

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution for current product vehicle support
  • CAN communication debugging, including SAE J1939 analysis, signal tracing, and network fault isolation
  • Wiring harness issues (HV & LV): routing, chafing, shielding, connector integrity, and circuit continuity
  • HV and LV junction boxes: failure modes, sealing, busbar integrity, and electrical distribution faults
  • Power electronics: inverters, DCDCs, and associated interface/debug challenges
  • EMI/EMC investigation and mitigation in vehicle environments
  • Electrical distribution system performance and robustness improvements
  • DFMEA support with a focus on real-world failure modes and corrective actions
  • Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution for current product vehicle support
  • Structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, or equivalent).

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineer having experience in Commercial vehicle drive system and Lithium-ion battery systems and associated high-voltage architectures.
  • Strong track record of hands-on electrical troubleshooting in automotive or commercial vehicle systems
  • Deep understanding of wiring harness design, failure modes, and field diagnostics (HV and LV)
  • Experience with CAN tools, data logging, and network-level debugging
  • Familiarity with electrical architectures, power distribution, and system integration challenges
  • Working knowledge of control hardware, including:
  • Sensors and actuators
  • Control modules and power electronics
  • Diagnostics, fault codes, and signal validation
  • Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, or equivalent)
  • Ability to interpret and analyze data to validate hypotheses and confirm fixes
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with ambiguous or incomplete information

Good to have:

  • Creo, Schematic,
  • CAN tools, data logging, and network-level debugging
  • Structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, or equivalent)

Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
  • MetLife - Dental and Vision plan.
  • Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA).
  • 401k with employer match.
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Gym benefit.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

WIRING HARNESS

Sensors and actuators

High-Voltage Engineering

Schematic

J1939

battery

field issue resolution

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

Creo

Windchill

Power Generation

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